Christmas Help for Low Income Families

Christmas Help for Low Income Families

This year (2009), charitbable agencies expect to have an increase in the number of families seeking assistance for the coming holidays over the amount they serviced in 2008. There are national and local agencies offering Christmas help for low income families, but it is important that you contact them as soon as you can if you are a low income family in need of Christmas help. If you are in need of free toys this Christmas for your children and need help in feeding your family a holiday meal, please contact your local branch of each of the following agencies. They may be able to give your family holiday assistance. It will help to have your children’s first names, ages, sizes, and wish list written down before you contact them.

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army provides a large social services program to help needy people of all ages. Donations provide free Christmas toys, dinners, and clothing for families in need. For Thanksgiving and Christmas help, you need to contact your local Salvation Army for details on how to register for holiday food baskets and Christmas toys ASAP! The time is now to make sure your family is on their reservation list.

Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots is a U.S. Marine Corps charity that collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December annually for Christmas. These free Christmas toys are distributed to children of low income families around the United States. Marine Toys for Tots makes it simple for you to receive free toys for your children, or for someone else. Search for the donation site in your state , follow their directions, and contact your local Coordinator.

United Way

United Way is accepting applications for free holiday food and toy assistance. To apply, families may need to present a picture identification card, Social Security cards for all family members, current proof of household income, proof of address (utility bill), and birth certificates or proof of custody for children ages 12 and under. Find your local United Way. The United Way can also direct you to agencies that can help you pay utility bills. Be sure to register for the Angel Tree program for your children to receive new Christmas gifts from local families.

Local Houses of Worship

Many local churches also offer free Christmas toys, meals, and clothes to families low income families. Be sure to reach out to churches in your community.

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Sents u got kids go to your dhs and try and get help fir u and your childen they will help u wirh food stamps and cash.u get the food stamps ine time a mo. the cash 2 tims a mos. for as I know they put every thing on a card now. its still helps with food and money for bills and what every. also if u got a car they will pay up to 1.000 to get it fix for u to look for a job good luck to u

There laws that will stand up for u for the co that u work for. about 13 years ago about the same thing happen to me. I got one of them lawers. they didn't onld get my job back for me the co had to pay me for the hold time I was out of work plys pay me a 1.00 per hour. good lock to u and your babyes have u try toys for tots are churchhs

HI MY NAME IS AKILAH GRAY IM A SINGLE MOM OF 4KIDS WE WE LIVE IN INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA AND WE ARE HOMELESS BEEN HOMELESS FOR A WHILE NOW I HAVE A SON THATS A SICK CHILD HE HAS BEEN ON LIFESUPPORT 5 TIMES AND IM SICK MY SELF AND WAITING ON DISABILITY IF YOU CAN PLZZ HELP ME PUT A SMILE ON MY KIDS FACE FOR CHRISTMAS IT WOULD MEAN SO MUCH TO ME

If anyone knows of any help in davenport IA please let me know. I have never applied for anything before and don't really know how to go about this. I am currently off of work utilizing our FMLA to protect me from being fired. My SO has gotten laid off. Things are just so bad for everyone right now.I have a 6yr old son and a 2yr old daughter whom I have absolutly no idea how I will be pulling off Christmas this year. Let alone I have been trying to round up Winter clothes for them. I'm so embarrassed to ask and I feel like the most horrible mom ever. This is the first time I've had to reach out. J mean, things have been tight before..but nothing like this.

I would contact an official if that is of correct nature. Hire a lawyer for discrimination. There is free legal representation through the local court systems for low income people. Contact the local news stations. There are laws in place to protect anyone from this type of discrimination. If you were paid on the table the legit way, then there is submit table evidence. Personally you owe it to your coworkers, your children, your self, and to every activist that has fought so hard to break down these barriers. Best of luck.

Hi, Thank you so much for your prayers. The power of God is great! Things are looking promising for a new position. Its a civil job, but its a process. I go for the civil service exam on the 22nd of this month. Hope I do well on it. It will be at least another month, however in the mean time I'm trying to find a part time postion late evenings into the early am before my boys awaken and need to be at my other job. Trying to find the positives in this situation you know. Maybe this is a blessing in disguise to push me to do better things. Thank you and have a blessed day.

Hello. I have just received custody of my 2 nephews 12 and 7 years old. I was already struggling with my one son. I have been fighting cancer and have been cancer free for almost one year. My nephews came with nothing but the clothes on their back. I got them enrolled in school and in consouling. I have never had to ask for anything. But I would love to give them a little Christmas.If anyone knows of something or can help please let me know. Thank you

Hi I am a single father and a few months back I had surgery from getting hurt on the job I went back to work after falling behind on my bills waiting on workmans comp.I went back to about 8weeks later.after that it was a slow time at the Bakery and they laid us off for about 2months I mean we did get paid but I was on back to work for 3 weeks and got fired. I was a full time employee because I was black they hired a a white kid to do my job on the layoff and when we came back to work I stepped up and asked why they hey gave the kids my job then found out that the for black people that work at that bakery we're getting paid $10 an hour and the whole time everyone else is getting paid 1050 and that's the starting pay I stood up for myself and they fired me. I have been looking for a hob everyday. This is so hard for me I am a good worker and take care of all my kids. I have filed a complaint with the labor board about the whole paying black people one pay and white people another pay when it should it should all be 10 50.anyways I am asking for some help with my kids for xmas I know its a little early bu t please I have 5 kids and could reallt need the help god bless to all that has reed this. jtlyles70@Gmail.com james

I wish I could hold on to your package but my boyfriend don't like that I try and help if someone needs help he saids am just throwing my money away so the package is here where I work. I don't want my things in this woman house know longer than I have to. and I didn't know if I would have the money close to christmas. my son just ask me if I could help him get his childen something for christmas so this is why am mailing out wed I know its 2mos before christms.

Toys for tots. u got to hit on your state than u got to see if there a donation site for your city.if there notone for your city than u got to a city neave u but its got to be within 5 to 10 miles from your city. say I live in detroit mi the next city within 5 to 10 miles would be warren mi